There are natural laws that guide growth and formation, which the child must follow to build his character. It is part of creation, not of education. The experiences we offer will impact on his character, good or bad. “Children construct their own character,...

When a child first uses a writing tool and makes a mark, his journey to visual language development has begun. It should be fervently fostered and appreciated. Many adults believe that to be able to draw you need to have a gift or natural talent. But children can...

There are times in family life when parents question what to do about their child’s behaviour. The child may be resisting their help or instruction and there is a head-on clash. “TIME OUT” is a popular method of behaviour management when parents don’t know...

The Value of Drawing. Children enjoy drawing and in the process they gain emotional satisfaction. It offers a way to form and strengthen connections of the brain and hand. In the magic of capturing the unique mark the child makes, his ideas can be expressed. It...

This is a language Labeling Game for 21/2 to 3 year-olds who have had some experience with letters and phonetic sounds. Step 1 – Write a simple word, e.g. mat in lower case on a card. Let the child see you write the word. Step 2 – Give the card to...

Nurture is the key factor in the early brain development of the baby. Ideally, her place is in a sling next to her mum or dad while they do chores and go on outings. Keep her close, next to a warm body even as she sleeps. This will foster a feeling of belonging,...